‘The Hebrew language does not recognize any distinction between knowledge that is an accumulation of information and knowledge that is personal acquaintance. For the Hebrews, all true knowledge is based on experience. Therefore, when the prophet speaks here about the “knowledge of the LORD”, he is not speaking primarily of knowledge about the Lord but of the insight into reality born of a close and intimate relationship with him. The Messiah will make it possible for all people to know God intimately.’
John N. Oswalt, NIV application commentary on Isaiah, p189 (On Isaiah 11.1-9)
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